Entry-Level Mechanic: Gas Engine & Compressor Tech

at Cooper Machinery Services LLC in; Marshall (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Medical, dental, vision

Life, AD&D, disability

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services in Marshall, TX is seeking a Mechanic II who disassembles, rebuilds, and tests natural gas engine and compressor equipment to exact specs. You will work with manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, read prints, and perform inspections, testing, and minor maintenance while following EHS policies.

This hands-on role rewards reliability, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced shop environment with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of experience in mechanical test and assembly/disassembly, or heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Comfortable interpreting drawings, prints, and engineering specifications.
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, and stay active through a full shift.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as production requires.
• A team player who can also run independently against engineering specs, with strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, reassemble, and test moderate to highly complex natural gas engine and compressor equipment.
• Clean, inspect, and repair components using manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools.
• Read detailed prints and engineering specs, and use micrometers, dial calipers, and dial indicators to verify work.
• Set up and run test operations to confirm equipment meets spec before it ships.
• Conduct risk assessments before operations and material movements.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Keep your work area safe, clean, and organized, and follow all EHS policies and regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read prints

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Dial calipers

Dial indicators

Job description

Cooper Machinery Services in Marshall, TX is seeking a Mechanic II who disassembles, rebuilds, and tests natural gas engine and compressor equipment to exact specs. You will work with manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, read prints, and perform inspections, testing, and minor maintenance while following EHS policies.

This hands-on role rewards reliability, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced shop environment with a focus on quality and safety.